Light show revealing 'unknown world of mushrooms' opens in Barcelona
50 demonstrators protest outside 'Origin' from 'Natura Encesa' in Pedralbes, saying spectacle "compromises biodiversity"
November 21, 2023 12:33 PM
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Badalona unveils Catalonia's tallest Christmas tree: 40-meters tall and 82,000 lights
50,000 people attend lighting-up ceremony, with some opinions divided over costs
November 19, 2023 11:46 AM
Barcelona unveils 2023 Christmas events line-up
Lights to be switched on November 23rd with grand show on Gràcia boulevard
November 18, 2023 10:38 AM
Barcelona to light up for Christmas on Passeig de Gràcia boulevard on November 23
Passeig Sant Joan boulevard features decorative lights for first time
November 11, 2023 12:21 PM
Taylor Swift, Barbie and Elon Musk among new pooping 'caganers' this Christmas
Catalonia has long-held custom of including defecating figures in traditional nativity scene
November 8, 2023 01:37 PM
900 people form 'unique' live nativity scene at Montserrat
Huge manger set commemorates 800th anniversary of first live-action reenactment
November 19, 2023 12:30 PM
Half of Catalans believe 'castellers' human towers are dangerous
Those born abroad see the tradition as safer than those born in Catalonia and rest of Spain
November 17, 2023 01:34 PM
Chocolate exhibition inspired by Catalan artist Joan Miró opens in Barcelona
Master chocolatier Stéphane Leroux used almost 100 kg of chocolate to create nine unique pieces
November 17, 2023 03:25 PM
Halloween v Castanyada: Catalans prefer roasted chestnuts than only trick or treating
Government-funded survey reveals half of residents celebrate traditional event on All Saints rather than spooky night
November 17, 2023 02:11 PM
San Francisco commends Catalan Maria Branyas, world's oldest person alive
City council declares November 7, 2023 as 'Maria Branyas Day' and praises her life with "integrity, love, humanity, and hope"
November 8, 2023 02:28 PM
Blue medicinal beer, panettone croquettes, sweet potato churros: Gastronòmic Fòrum Barcelona returns
Speciality food fair kicks off biggest edition yet in Barcelona with 350 companies taking part and 200 speakers
November 6, 2023 07:38 PM
Tomorrowland to premiere immersive experience in Barcelona
Electronic dance music festival to open 'The Great Library of Tomorrow' featuring different creative worlds
November 6, 2023 11:25 AM
Sales of Castanyada's traditional marzipan treats survive inflation thanks to Halloween
Bakeries expect to sell 250 tons of panellets ahead of October 31
October 30, 2023 05:11 PM
Over 5,000 visitors come to Barcelona International Community Day
City’s biggest welcome event for foreign residents gives opportunities to network and learn about various services
October 28, 2023 10:55 AM
Partial lunar eclipse visible from Catalonia on October 28
Covering to start at 9:35 pm and to finish at 10:53 from Barcelona
October 26, 2023 02:06 PM
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